The S4 has a very good camera ... better than the not cheap camera I got for my birthday (although my bro who is a professional used it and took great pics so I think problem behind the camera not the camera). After gen read her manual she can read mine and teach me.

Gen, you may not have manual but I suspect you may have exposure compensation. It is a plus/minus button usually on top of a camera but if I knew what your camera was I could see if you have it. It is an invaluable tool and can drastically help aid in the camera you have performing better. I have 2 DSLR Nikons. One I bought used from a local camera shop. It was originally over $2,000.00 and I got it for 600. The previous owner couldn't figure out how to use it so she sold and downgraded. I bought a used Nikon point and shoot on Ebay years ago as well. Just a thought. People upgrade camera's and sell gently used often. I sold my first DSLR and two lenses ridiculously cheap, 200.00 I think.